NO-507 Theory of Science and Method for the Teacher Researcher, Norwegian (Autumn 2020)
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Subject didactics in Teacher Education Level 5-10, 2-year Master’s Programme
- Master's 5-Year Programme in Teacher Education, level 5-10
Teaching language
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The newly educated teacher has
- In-depth knowledge about the philosophy of science and methodology relevant to the critical teacher
- In-depth knowledge about research ethics, information retrieval and application, and academic reading and writing
- In-depth knowledge about the ethical values and distinctive characteristics of Norwegian as a school subject
- Solid knowledge about scientific ways of thinking in the basic disciplines of Norwegian as a school subject
- Solid knowledge about the history and development of Norwegian as a school subject
- An overview of relevant research design and methodology of research related to Norwegian didactics
Skills
The newly educated teacher
- Is able to apply and critically assess various research methods that are relevant for classroom research / school research
- Is able to use digital search tools to find relevant research literature and assess this critically
- Is able to assess the use of methodology in research related to Norwegian as a school subject and Norwegian didactics
- Is able to assess the contribution of Norwegian as a subject in relation to the school’s social responsibility
- Is able to apply different methods and approaches in a practical manner, and carry out systematic studies of his/her own practice
General competences
The newly educated teacher
- Is able to contribute on an advanced level to research-based development work that enhances academic and pedagogical innovation in schools
- Has an insight in the relation between ethics and practice when working with Norwegian as a school subject
- Is able to identify the role and mission of the Norwegian teacher with regards to reading, writing, oral proficiency and digital competences as basic skills
- Is able to read research related to Norwegian didactics critically and apply results to adjust his/her own practice
Contents
5 ECTS credits in this course are identical for all students in teacher training programmes aimed at primary and lower secondary school (learning outcomes in italics). This common part deals with themes that are relevant to research: philosophy of science, research ethics, information retrieval and application, and academic reading and writing.
In the part that deals with Norwegian as a school subject (10 credits), the students get an overview of the subject’s history and development, and discuss its distinctive characters with particular emphasis on primary school. They will also get a thorough knowledge about research related to Norwegian didactics and scientific thoughts about disciplines like the science of literature, linguistics and texts. They will be presented with a variety of research methods, and will discuss research design and choice of methodology, aiming at developing their own project drafts for the master’s thesis.
Through working with this course, the students will acquire a solid academic basis enabling them to carry out a professional and practice related research project (the master’s thesis) under supervision.
Teaching and learning methods
The students will meet a variety of work methods like lectures, seminars, assignments, oral presentations and supervision. Through exemplified teaching methods, the students will experience how one as a teacher can work as a researcher in a professional community.
In addition to the teaching, the students are expected to work with assignments and literary studies, both individually and in groups. A considerable part of the students’ learning and development will depend on individual effort.
The workload is estimated at 400 hours, divided with 130 hours on the common part and 270 on subject-specific themes.
Mandatory attendance requirements will be published in the semester plan.
Examination requirements
- The mandatory attendance requirements must be met
- Mandatory assignments which will be published when the semester starts must be completed and passed
- The practice period in the 4th year of study must be completed and passed
Examinations
There will be one final grade with two components:
- 3-hour school examination (multiple choice) in the common part (1/3)
- Written home examination in the subject-specific part (2/3)
Both parts must be passed. Graded assessment.